About the University of Illinois WebStore
Since its launch in September 2001, the University of Illinois WebStore has served as the primary software distribution resource for the University community. In 2008, software distribution services for the Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, and Springfield campuses were consolidated into a single platform - creating one trusted source for university site-licensed and volume-licensed software.
Today, the WebStore makes discounted software products available to faculty, staff, and students across all three campuses. By negotiating site licenses and volume purchase agreements, we help ensure access to essential software at the lowest possible cost while supporting compliance with licensing and procurement requirements.
With hundreds of software titles available for purchase or download, the WebStore supports both individual and departmental needs, including assistance with negotiated licenses and resource-sharing purchases for groups.
Personal and Unit Purchases
The WebStore offers two purchase types to support different use cases:
Personal Purchase
Personal Purchase software is intended for installation on personally owned machines. Purchases are not paid for with University funds and require a valid personal credit card for items that are not free.
Unit Purchase
Unit Purchase software is intended for installation on University-owned machines and is paid for using University funds. A valid Banner Account Number is required for items that are not free. Some Unit Purchase licenses may allow a secondary installation on a personal machine; eligibility depends on the specific license terms.
How to Shop
The WebStore is a secure website available 24/7, and most software products are available for immediate download.
To get started:
- Select your Purchase Type - Personal Purchase or Unit Purchase - using the buttons at the top of the page.
- Find software by:
- Browsing all available products
- Searching for a specific product by name
- Browsing by category
- Selecting a featured product group
Please note that once an item is added to your cart, the cart is locked to the selected Purchase Type. Personal and Unit purchases cannot be combined in the same cart due to differing payment requirements.